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Hesse

Gießen District

Vogelsbergkreis

Schotten

Schotten Glider Airfield

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Germany

Hesse

Gießen District

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Schotten

Schotten Glider Airfield

Schotten Glider Airfield

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    October 6, 2023

    The Schotten gliding airfield is located in the Vogelsberg low mountain range on the edge of the Hoherodskopf mountain in the area around the town of Schotten. The airfield is operated by the Aero Club Schotten.

    Gliding, motor gliding and ultralight flying are practiced and trained. The airfield is at an altitude of 500 m above sea level. NN and has a main and a secondary piste. The main runway is 370 meters long and 30 meters wide. The gliders usually take off in winch mode, although aircraft towing is also possible.


    Landing directions 05/23 and 04/22

    Towing distance (winch operation) approx. 1000 meters

    Radio frequency: 134,935 MHz (since December 2018)

    Radio call sign Scottish glider

    Approved for gliders and self-launching touring motor gliders and ultralight aircraft.


    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Segelfluggel%C3%A4nde_Schotten

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      January 10, 2025

      The “Aero Club Schotten” operates a gliding airfield here.

      Translated by Google •

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        Location: Schotten, Vogelsbergkreis, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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